Banchero powers Magic
Orlando beat Miami on the road with Paolo Banchero delivering a massive game that headlines the Magic’s March surge — fans and clips flagged his performance across social channels March 15–17 Banchero highlight. The win is being talked about as a sign the Magic can string meaningful results late in the season.
The Magic beat the Heat 121-117 in Miami on March 14, 2026, sealing the win at the Kaseya Center. (espn.com) Paolo Banchero finished with 27 points, eight rebounds and seven assists while shooting 8-of-14 and a perfect 10-for-10 from the free-throw line in 37 minutes. (espn.com) Banchero’s production continues a strong season — he’s averaging 22.3 points, 8.6 rebounds and 5.0 assists through 54 games in 2025–26. (espn.com) The victory extended Orlando’s win streak to seven games and moved the Magic to 38-28 on the season. (espn.com) The result completed a 5-0 sweep of Miami this year, a feat that AP noted made Orlando only the second team in the last 30 years to beat the same opponent five times in one season. (nba.com) Orlando led by as many as 22 during the night, Wendell Carter Jr. scored 15, Desmond Bane added 21, and Miami twice got within two points in the final 18.5 seconds before the Magic closed it out. (espn.com) Up next: Orlando visits Atlanta on Monday, March 16, 2026, while Miami travels to Charlotte on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. (espn.com)
